Nut Consumption May Be Beneficially Associated With Body Fat Distribution
High nut intake was also associated with greater microbial diversity A recent study published in Obesity set out to examine the relationships among nut consumption, gut microbiota and body fat distribution. This large, community-based population study included 2,255 Chinese adults living in urban areas in Lanxi City, China. Fat distribution was assessed by dual-energy x-ray […]
Eating Prunes Daily May Reduce Negative Bone Effects of Oral Contraceptives
The findings suggest that prunes offer health benefits for young women A new study published in Current Developments in Nutrition explored whether consuming 50 grams of prunes per day for 12 months could prevent bone loss or increase bone accrual in young women who use oral contraceptives. Ninety women between the ages of 18 and […]
UN Working Party to Discuss Revised Agricultural Quality Standards
UNECE standards are internationally recognized as the minimum quality requirements The 79th session of the UNECE Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards will be held on November 11-13, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. The quality standards approved by this body establish the minimum quality requirements for different foodstuffs. They are recognized internationally by governments, producers, traders, […]
September 2024 News Brief
INC Pavilion at SIAL Paris 2024 Is Just Around the Corner! Connect with leading industry professionals at this unmissable event There’s just one month to go until SIAL Paris! From October 19-23, prepare for the INC Pavilion, set to be the ultimate nut and dried fruit industry hub. Located in Hall 8, Booth E049, exhibitors […]
Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS) 2024
Catch the live stream on YouTube September 20-21 The Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS) 2024, organized by the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), will take place on September 20-21, during World Food India 2024. In addition to the in-person summit in New Delhi, which is expected to bring together more than 5,000 […]
Call for Data on Total Aflatoxins in Ready-to-Eat Peanuts
Towards establishing a Codex maximum level The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives has issued a request for data on total aflatoxins in ready-to-eat peanuts. The information collected will inform the Committee’s work towards establishing a maximum level for total aflatoxins in ready-to-eat peanuts. Specifically, the Committee calls for: Data on occurrence of total […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: September 2024
China: Zero-Tariff Agreement for Mozambican Macadamias and Cashews Thanks to a new agreement signed on September 3, 2024, macadamias and cashews from Mozambique can now be imported tariff-free into China. The agreement is valid for three years and can be renewed automatically. More information China: Guatemalan Macadamia Shipments Entering China Normally Guatemalan macadamia shipments […]
Food Safety Update: September 2024
EU: Plant Protection Products Update The European Commission has renewed the approval or extended the approval period of several substances. Approval of the use of folpet, metrafenone and captan was renewed until 2039. In the case of captan, some restrictions have been imposed. Specifically, use of this substance is only allowed outside flowering of the […]
Marketing Orders: September 2024
USA: Proposed Amendments to California Raisins Marketing Order No. 989 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a recommended decision proposing to amend Marketing Order No. 989, which regulates the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California. The proposed amendments would reduce the size of the Raisin Administrative Committee, eliminate the designated […]
Sustainability Update: September 2024
Cambodia: Partnership with EU and Germany to Boost Cashew Industry The European Union and Germany have partnered with Cambodia on a project to enhance Cambodia’s cashew and pepper industries. The EU-German Cambodia Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (CAPSAFE) project will focus on increasing local value addition, strengthening national systems governing food safety and […]